Cost and Data Manager

Royal Mail Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job reference: 323227

Position: Cost and Data Manager

Salary: Competitive salary, car allowance £4,200 / £3,700 cash equivalent per annum, healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential

Benefits: 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates

Type: Permanent, Full time, 41 hours per week

Location: National/London

With c1750 properties and 33 million sqft of space spread across the UK, Royal Mail’s portfolio is one of the largest corporate estates in Europe. As Royal Mail continues an ambitious transformation, the Construction team plays an integral role in driving change to achieve maximum commercial value.

The Role:

As the Cost and Data Manager, you’ll play a vital part within the team which appoints and oversees the performance of the supply chain. Reporting to the Construction Commercial Manager, you’ll ensure Royal Mail's property estate is developed by competent partners, cost data is available for effective planning, and all tendering processes are compliant.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain cost control systems and procedures.
• Work with the Network teams to understand supply chain delivery for the capital investment plan.
• Evaluate and provide data to highlight supply chain constraints and support construction solutions.
• Collate, evaluate and present data for construction cost issues, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Support the Construction Commercial Manager in building relationships that optimise prices and quality.
• Assist in overseeing supply chain performance and ensure projects are delivered to contracted costs and standards.
• Oversee all tender processes, collate and evaluate tender data for best value.
• Create and maintain a cost database for effective cost forecasting.

About You:

You need to demonstrate the following skills and experience on your CV:

• Relevant cost and data experience from a commercially focused property and construction sector (essential requirement)
• A proven track record of delivery of property works (building fabric, M&E or estate).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of commercial management principles within a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and present data clearly.
• Experience in cost management, financial analysis, and data management.
• Strong IT aptitude, especially in data management and presentation tools.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th April. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

Extra Benefits:
• Family friendly support: enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
• Discounts and offers: more than 800 offers to help you save on groceries, days out, holidays, and household bills.
• Supportive company sick pay.
• Your Wellbeing: 24/7 access to services and tools for physical and mental health, financial, and social support.

Trust forms the foundation of everything we do in Royal Mail. We want to be transparent about the qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. We will provide you with your interview questions ahead of time to allow you to prepare.

Royal Mail is proud of our diverse employee network groups and is committed to inclusion. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.